Daiō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Tokyo (136 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Daiō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ōtawara-shi, Tochigi Prefecture, about 136 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 大雄寺 |
| Location | Ōtawara-shi, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nasushiobara Station – about 11.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 136 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 169 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 347 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.86564, 140.12258 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.daiouji.or.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nasushiobara Station, about 11.7 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (大雄寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shirahata Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Nasu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kasaishi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Ryūnen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Ōtawara Castle – Castle, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.